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Food safety and quality
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| Flavouring |
3-(Hydroxymethyl)-2-octanone |
| Synonym(s) |
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| Latest JECFA evaluation |
2008 (Session 69) |
| Status of specification |
Full |
| Information required |
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| Chemical name |
3-(Hydroxymethyl)-2-octanone |
| JECFA number |
1839 |
| CAS number |
59191-78-5 |
| FEMA number |
3292 |
| COE number |
11113 |
| FLAVIS number |
07.097 |
| Molecular weight |
158.24 |
| Chemical formula |
C9H18O2 |
| Physical form/odour |
Colourless oily liquid; Musty, herbaceous, earthy aroma |
| Solubility |
Slightly soluble in water; soluble in oils |
| Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
| Boiling point (°C) |
78-84° (2 mm Hg) |
| Assay min % |
90% |
| Acid value max |
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| Refractive index |
1.416-1.422 |
| Specific gravity |
0.874-0.878 |
| Other requirements |
SC: 3-Methylene-2-octanone (7%) |
| ID Test |
HNMR |
| Spectrum |
 
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